Nissan Leaf

The Leaf is the world's top-selling EV. Starting at around $30,000, the economical Leaf is also tech-heavy. You can use your smartphone to control many of the Leaf's settings, including air conditioning. It also offers a solar-panel spoiler, adding much-needed juice to the batteries. Even more important, the Leaf is the safest EV on the road, earning a five-star car-safety rating.